Virginia
Snakes in Norfolk County
10 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Norfolk County
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Norfolk County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Norfolk County, Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Norfolk County, Virginia. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Norfolk County, Virginia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Norfolk County, Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Norfolk County, Virginia?
- The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Norfolk County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.